The proposed bill seeks to enhance privacy protections for electronic medical records, particularly focusing on reproductive and gender-affirming health care. It introduces the concept of "protected health care activity," which includes seeking or providing such care, and mandates that health information exchanges and electronic medical record systems develop capabilities to segregate sensitive health care information. The bill prohibits the disclosure of health care information in response to requests that could interfere with these protected activities and ensures individuals are notified of such requests. Key amendments include new definitions for terms like "electronic health care service provider," "gender-affirming health care," and "reproductive health care," as well as strengthened consent requirements for disclosing health care information and civil penalties for violations.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws related to prescription filling and the Confidential Substitute Address Program. It specifies conditions under which prescriptions for dangerous drugs may be filled, allowing pharmacists to dispense a combined quantity not exceeding a ninety-day supply and clarifying the use of "prn" (as needed) on prescriptions. The bill also expands definitions within the Confidential Substitute Address Act to include "protected health care provider" and outlines the application process for victims of domestic violence and these providers. It emphasizes the confidentiality of participants' addresses and personal information, detailing the responsibilities of the Secretary of State in managing the program and ensuring participant confidentiality is maintained.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 24-14B-2, 24-14B-3, 24-14B-6, 24-14B-7, 24-35-1, 24-35-6, 24A-1-7, 26-1-16, 40-13B-2, 40-13B-3, 40-13B-4, 40-13B-5, 40-13B-7, 40-13B-8